**Executive Summary**
The document is a response to an unstarred question regarding the PM-SETU (Skill Entrepreneurship and Technology Upgradation) scheme, answered on February 2, 2026. The scheme, approved by the Cabinet, aims to enhance the quality and relevance of vocational training through upgraded ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes). It was launched on October 4th, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM-SETU Scheme Objectives:**
* Improve training quality in ITIs and NSTIs (National Skill Training Institutes).
* Modernize infrastructure and equipment.
* Introduce industry-aligned courses.
* Strengthen industry linkage for demand-driven skilling.
* Enhance capacity of NSTIs for training of trainers.
* **Scheme Components:**
* **Component I:** Upgrading 1,000 Government ITIs through a Hub and Spoke model, including smart classrooms, modern labs, digital content, and industry-aligned courses.
* **Component II:** Capacity augmentation of five NSTIs located in Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana, including establishing sector-specific National Centres of Excellence for skilling.
* **ITI Selection Process:**
* State/UT Governments lead the selection of ITIs in consultation with industry.
* Selection depends on proposals from State/UT Governments, subject to readiness and industry collaboration.
* **Current Status in Haryana:**
* Three clusters in Kurukshetra, Palwal, and Sonipat have been identified in Haryana for the pilot phase.
* No proposal for an ITI/cluster from Hisar Parliamentary Constituency of Haryana has been received in the pilot phase.
**Impact Analysis**
**State/UT Governments**
* **Impact:** Responsible for proposing ITIs for upgradation, in collaboration with industry, ensuring alignment with skill needs and local potential.
* **Action Required:** Submit proposals for ITI upgradation to the central government in collaboration with industry partners.
**ITIs (Industrial Training Institutes) and NSTIs (National Skill Training Institutes)**
* **Impact:** Selected ITIs will undergo upgradation with modern infrastructure, equipment, and industry-aligned courses. NSTIs will have enhanced capacity for training trainers.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate with State/UT Governments and industry partners to prepare proposals for upgradation and enhance training programs.
**Youths seeking Skill Training and Entrepreneurship**
* **Impact:** PM-SETU scheme aims to provide access to better quality and more relevant vocational training.
* **Action Required:** Participate in the training programs offered by upgraded ITIs.
**Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship**
* **Impact:** Is in charge of effective implementation of the PM-SETU scheme
* **Action Required:** No Action Required.
Key Entities Referenced
PM-SETU (Skill Entrepreneurship and Technology Upgradation) scheme: Aimed at connecting youths with skill training and entrepreneurship through upgrading Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The primary government body responsible for the PM-SETU scheme and its implementation.
NSTIs (National Skill Training Institutes): The capacity of NSTIs is to be enhanced for training of trainers under PM-SETU scheme.
Haryana: The State in which the pilot implementation of the PM-SETU scheme is occurring.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. †440
ANSWERED ON 02.02.2026
SKILL UPGRADATION UNDER THE PM-SETU SCHEME
†440. SHRI JAI PARKASH:
Will the Minister of SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP be
pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware that PM-SETU (Skill Entrepreneurship and
Technology Upgradation) scheme aims to connect youths with skill training and
entrepreneurship;
(b) the number of training centres approved and operational under this scheme in
Hisar Parliamentary Constituency from the year 2022 to till date;
(c) the number of youths provided training during the said period and the number
of those out of these got self-employment or employment;
(d) whether it is a fact that due to lack of resources and lack of awareness in
implementation of the scheme, the expected benefits are not being achieved; and
(e) whether any special action plan is proposed by the Government for effective
implementation of PM-SETU scheme in Hisar?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(SHRI JAYANT CHAUDHARY)
(a) The Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability
Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM SETU) scheme to enhance the overall
quality and relevance of vocational training in the country.
The key objectives of the scheme are:
i. To improve the quality of training delivery in ITIs and NSTIs;
ii. To modernize infrastructure and equipment as per industry standards;
iii. To introduce industry-aligned long-term and short-term courses, especially in
new and emerging sectors;
iv. To strengthen industry linkage for demand-driven skilling and better
employment outcomes; and
v. To enhance the capacity of National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) for
training of trainers.The scheme comprises of two components:
i. Component I – Upgradation of 1,000 Government ITIs (200 Hub ITIs and
800 Spoke ITIs) in a Hub and Spoke model wherein upgradation includes smart
classrooms, modern labs, digital content, and new courses aligned to industry
needs.
ii. Component II – Capacity Augmentation of five NSTIs located in
Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, and Ludhiana, including setting-up
sector-specific National Centres of Excellence for skilling, with focus on advanced
training of trainers with global partnership.
The scheme was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 4th October 2025.
(b) to (e) As per the Cabinet approval, selection of ITIs will be led the by State/UT
Governments in consultation with industry ensuring alignment with emerging skill
needs and local industrial potential. Accordingly, States/UTs are required to submit
proposals for upgradation in collaboration with industry partners. The selection of
ITIs will depend on the proposals received from State/UT Governments, subject to
readiness and industry collaboration. Several Consultation and workshops have
been conducted to create awareness in implementation of scheme. As per the
details received from Government of Haryana, three (3) clusters in the districts of
Kurukshetra, Palwal and Sonipat have been identified in Haryana in the pilot phase.
No proposal for ITI/cluster from Hisar Parliamentary Constituency of Haryana has
been received in the pilot phase.
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